Heard Around Town
Politics
Adams beats a familiar drum on D.C. trip
A last-minute meeting with White House officials was added to the mayor’s schedule on Thursday, giving him another chance to ask for federal help to deal with the migrant crisis.
Politics
Politics
Council staff union stages silent protest during stated meeting to push for fair contract
The union wants the pace of negotiating a brand-new contract to pick up after roughly 18 months of bargaining.
Events
Policy
NYC Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and School Chancellor David Banks on strengthening workforce development post COVID-19
The members of the Adams administration highlighted public-private partnerships as an answer at the 2023 NYCETC Conference at Civic Hall.
Personality
Personality
Ensuring continuity for migrant students in New York City schools
As a former teacher, New York City Council Member Rita Joseph knows a thing or two about how to best support students.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Acacia Network builds on a legacy of Latino pioneers
The Bronx-based organization has preserved and continued the work of activists, community leaders and other nonprofits since it was founded nearly two decades ago.
News & Politics
Politics
Which city leaders are calling for a federal takeover of Rikers Island?
The city comptroller, public advocate, state attorney general, federal prosecutors and even former DOC commissioners all support federal receivership for the city’s jails.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Pablo Guzmán, through activism and journalism, made a difference
The Young Lords minister of communication became a fixture of New York’s press corps after the group disbanded in 1975.
News & Politics
Politics
Who might run for mayor in 2025 (besides Eric Adams)?
A number of politicians – ranging from progressives to centrists – are seriously considering the possibility of running for mayor.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Coalition fighting right to shelter changes to rally in Albany and NYC
The group has expanded its ranks in the last month.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2023 New York City Top 50 Lobbyists
The leading government relations firms across the five boroughs.
Policy
Policy
What the New York City Council got done in the past two years
The legislative body could use some of its additional oversight powers in the next session.
Policy
Policy
Budget headaches complicate City Council’s priorities for 2024
Austerity measures from the Adams administration could limit the creation of many new programs.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: The hard part of being mayor has started for Eric Adams
His supporters hoped he might be a more populist version of Mike Bloomberg. But he has unwittingly echoed Donald Trump.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Enforcing the law means engaging today’s youth
The perception that police are an occupying force worsening the struggles in young people’s lives must be reversed.
Events
Policy
Christine Quinn: ‘The best job I’ve ever had was being on the City Council’
The former Speaker spoke to New York’s newest leaders at City & State’s annual City Council Retreat.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Phil Banks quiet on rumored exit from Adams administration
The deputy mayor for public safety declined to comment on whether he would continue to serve in the role after this year.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Do Jews still have a place in progressive politics?
If Republicans cut loose their white supremacist reactionaries while progressives continue to deny Israel’s right to exist, American Jews’ votes could shift rightward.
Transportation
Policy
Congestion pricing is one step closer to becoming a reality. Here’s what you need to know.
“We really wanted to limit exemptions and we did,” Traffic Mobility Review Board Chair Carl Weisbrod said of the board’s recommendations.
New York City
Policy
City Council examines how to help migrant students in hearing
The Immigration and Education committees will review the impacts of shelter limits and other issues.
Politics
Personality